Purpose

• The NRP instructor course will provide the individual with the skills to instruct the clinical skill used in neonatal resuscitation and administrate the NRP Provider course in his/her institution.

Course Content

• The NRP Instructor Course provides information on the role of the NRP Instructor, the concepts of adult education as they apply to NRP, the steps involved in administrating a NRP course, trends and issues in neonatal resuscitation, and a practical session on teaching NRP. The course concludes with a written examination and a megacode.

Length

• One day

Availability

• Offered both in Edmonton and Calgary at least twice each year by the APHP. Please see website calendar for dates.

Registration

• Registration is limited to physicians, registered nurses, registered midwives, respiratory therapists and paradmedics who have current NRP provider registration and who demonstrate a commitment to teach in their health regions.

• New instructors must submit a letter of support from their health region at the time of registration confirming their commitment to teach.

• Complete application form available on the website and return to the APHP.

Cost

• $165 tuition

• Participants will be responsible for purchase of the NRP instructor manual and any additional arrangements and costs incurred such as transportation, parking, meals, accommodation, etc.